Jennifer Hyland is a proud graduate of Spring Branch ISD, where she attended Nottingham Elementary, Spring Forest Middle School, and Stratford High School. She attended Rice University, where she met her husband, and after earning their degrees, they returned to Spring Branch to raise their three children—Jake (Stratford Class of 2019), Josh (Stratford Class of 2022), and Jill (Stratford Class of 2027).
Jennifer’s journey as an education advocate began in 2016 when her daughter was diagnosed with dyslexia. That experience opened her eyes to the broader challenges many students face and inspired her to advocate for improved dyslexia services, stronger literacy instruction, 504 accommodations, special education, and better school funding. In 2023, Jennifer and her daughter played a key role in the passage of House Bill 3928, improving dyslexia services for students in Texas. She continues to advocate for students and families at both the local and state levels.
In addition to her advocacy work, Jennifer has long been committed to serving children in the community.
A former Texas State Champion and State Record Holder in the 100-yard breaststroke during her time at Stratford (1993 & 994), she has extended her passion for the sport of swimming into her community work. For 17 years, she has served as President of the Plaza Oaks Swim Team. For the past 12 years, she has also led the Memorial Spring Branch Swimming Conference (MSBSC), a local summer swim league supporting young SBISD swimmers.
Jennifer firmly believes that “every child deserves the chance to learn, grow, and thrive - and it’s our responsibility to equip them with the tools for success.”